Bears QB Caleb Williams blacks out logo on cleats, says he wants 'to calm things down' after risking $12,000 in NFL fines
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has switched to wearing all-black, logo-free cleats to avoid NFL fines, after previously facing nearly $12,000 per week in penalties for wearing unauthorized Caddix cleats.
- Williams chose the logo-less cleats to minimize media distractions and maintain focus on the team, stating he wanted to avoid creating any unnecessary issues.
- The NFL prohibits players from wearing gear from non-partner brands like Caddix, which led to Williams' fines; the league has a long-standing partnership with Nike.
- Williams supports Caddix cleats due to their design aimed at reducing ACL and ankle injuries, though he has no endorsement deal with the company.
- It remains uncertain if the NFL will accept Williams' compromise of wearing logo-free cleats or continue enforcing fines despite the change.
